Aquarium manicure is a popular and sought-after nail art design. It is performed on artificial and natural nails, during its creation various decorative elements are placed in the thickness of transparent acrylic. Performing such a design requires special skills and craftsmanship.
What is aquarium manicure
This is a special kind of nail design, through which volumetric artwork is created and filled with gel.
From the side it seems that the picture looks as if “under the glass”, this, in turn, creates an amazing effect. Nails look like a glass jar in which decorative elements are placed. That is why this technique is called aquarium design .
Such a manicure is worn for a very long time, and all because the decorative elements are covered with gel and do not peel off with constant brushing on various objects and damage to the nails. Although this phenomenon is observed very often when performing a more familiar design. Thanks to the use of the gel, the nails remain smooth and there is no need to be afraid that there will be puffs on the tights.
A beautiful gentle manicure in the form of an aquarium can be created on both artificial and natural nail plates. In both cases, the result looks compelling.
Aquarium Design Benefits
Nail design "aquarium" is a very practical type of manicure and lasts quite a while. Compared to other types of design, its advantages are:
- Long wear. The grown nails in combination with the aquarium design will last up to 2 months.
- Increased picture safety. The design has reliable protection due to the fact that on top it is covered with a layer of transparent gel.
- Practicality. Although volumetric elements are used in manicure, they are covered with gel, so the nail is still smooth and does not interfere with everyday tasks.
- The effect of three-dimensional image.
- Thanks to the use of the original design, there is no need for additional jewelry. You can refuse bracelets and rings, it is a beautiful gentle manicure that will attract the attention of others.
What can be used for aquarium design
The choice of a suitable design for the design of an aquarium manicure depends on the imagination of the master. Under a transparent gel coating, you can draw a picture, stick a picture, lay out dried flowers, pebbles or beads. Most often, silver or gold threads, decorative mesh, mica, foil, lace, gold powder, sequins, feathers, etc. are used.
Technique of execution and its features
Since the result of creating the design is volumetric pictures, the nails should be quite long. Masters recommend performing this kind of decor on a gel surface. However, you need to understand that the creation of this manicure is painstaking work, so in this case, you need to trust your hands not just to the master, but to a professional with artistic skills. A specialist can be asked to show his work.
He must observe safety precautions: the gel must not come in contact with the skin. It must be applied before reaching the cuticle by half a millimeter. To avoid burns, the gel should not overheat in the UV lamp.
Aquarium on artificial nails
Aquarium manicure alone is quite difficult to perform. The main principle is the gluing of two tips and filling the space between them with all kinds of decorative elements. To perform this manicure, you need to prepare:
- sculptural gel;
- tips
- nippers;
- decor;
- paint brushes;
- standard set for performing manicure.
Aquarium manicure step by step
First of all, you need to put your nails in order, perform a manicure, move the cuticle away and sand the nail plate.
Next, you need to compare the two tips, placing the smaller over the larger (their bases need to be aligned). Then, gel is applied around the perimeter of the larger plate, the smaller is pressed from above so that there is room for filling. Such a workpiece must be dried under the lamp.
When the workpiece is ready, a different decor is placed inside. This is more convenient to do with a toothpick, tweezers, or other thin device. Water is injected with an injection syringe and the open edge is closed with a gel. The workpiece is dried under the lamp. Ready aquarium manicure is coated with gel polish for a more visible effect ( stained gel varnishes will look advantageous ).
This technique is very complex, it allows you to make a kind of aquarium on your nails, as water with decorations will float in the middle.
Nail design "aquarium" on natural nails
Such a manicure on a natural nail plate is not an aquarium in its purest form. But very similar to him. In this case, the execution technique is much simpler than an aquarium with artificial nails, and the result is no less impressive. The instruction will tell you how to perform such a design:
- First you need to carry out a standard procedure for preparing nails. It is necessary to do a manicure (file, polish the nail plate and move the cuticle).
- Next, the nails must be degreased and a smoothing primer applied.
- Then the plates are coated with as thin a gel layer as possible and dried under a UV lamp.
- After that, they begin to decorate the surface of the nail with rhinestones, sand, glitter, etc.
- As a result, a second layer of gel is applied. It should be so much that it is possible to align the nail plate. In the end, it is polymerized in UV rays.
Aquarium manicure on natural nails can be considered complete, but it can be supplemented with external decorative elements.
Latest trends
Performing such a design, you need to rely only on your imagination. The most beautiful acrylic molding is located in the thickness of the gel coating. Flowers, stones and other elements look beautiful, but the nail plate is too large in volume. This design is perfect for a special occasion. You can highlight the most vivid and beautiful ideas:
- Aquarium and marine subjects. Shells, fish and algae have long become classics when creating an aquarium design.
- With additional exterior elements. You can decorate the nail with rhinestones, but you need to do this in moderation so that the effect of the aquarium can also be seen.
- French in the form of an aquarium - such a manicure is not so difficult to perform. For the edge of the nail in this case, it is best to use a bright and effective gel polish.
- Abstraction, strokes and geometry. This option is suitable for both daily use and special occasions. Aqua design will make such a manicure more original.
- Flowers on the nails. The floral theme in the aquarium design looks fresh and unusual.
To aquarium manicure looked perfect, you need to train hard. However, having mastered this technique, you can create masterpieces on your nails. But still, if you want to put your hands in order with this type of manicure, it is best to contact a professional.